Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.